From the organizer:

Make Your Picks. Make an Impact.

Welcome to United Way of Albany County’s March Madness Fundraiser – where the excitement of college basketball meets the power of investing in your community! This is your chance to join in the action, compete for bragging rights, and support our mission and the missions of our 16 Community Partners.

Every bracket you enter helps propel our mission. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or love a bit of friendly competition, your participation directly supports organizations that make a real difference in this community.

Play with Purpose

How It Works

• Purchase Your Bracket(s): a $50 donation buys you a bracket set, 1 to the Men’s Tournament & 1 to the Women’s Tournament.
• Track Your Progress: Will you rise as the March Mayhem Maestro or end up the Rookie of Random Picks? See how your picks stack up. All scoring and standings will update on ESPN.com’s Tournament Challenge.
• Compete for the Grand Prize: Highest combined score from both tournaments wins bragging rights and a prize basket packed with awesome swag!
• Let’s Unite to raise funds and enjoy the thrill of the madness.

Why Join?

Your bracket isn’t just a prediction – it’s a contribution. Together, we can turn the excitement and fun of March Madness into meaningful impact for our friends and neighbors.

Don’t Miss Tip-Off

• Payment is due by Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026
• Brackets must be completed by 8 am MST on Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Get in the Game Bracket Entry Information

• You can purchase up to 25 brackets at $50 per set.
• Brackets can be purchased through our online Donation page.
  • Select “UWAC General Fund” in the drop down “Donation” box
  • Reference “March Madness” in the comments